Sitting next to the glass would be a great choice in 103 although it became hard to see the puck once it went into the far right corner of the ice. You can see every where else on the ice with ease. Making out the players is a breeze and not until you sit this close to the glass (row 4) do you realize how big they are. I went to the Canucks game last season and our players almost dwarfed their players.

If you're going to drink at the Staples Center, buy beer, you'll get more for your money. The arena is not very generous with shots in mixed drinks, they measure every ounce. Parking is easy, just costs too much money. The Metro Line is extremely close to the arena; go that route.